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A transformed Pittsburgh International is welcoming passengers at a new 1.7 billion-dollar terminal. The last passengers arrived at the old land side facility a few minutes after midnight and a transition to the new building is complete: Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Executive Director Rich Fitzgerald appeared on the Big K Morning Show along with Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis. Th...

Pittsburgh's South Side is about to be home for a high-profile resident. A major task for Pittsburgh's next police chief will be to lower the incidents violence and other criminal activity in the South Side Entertainment District. Mayor elect Corey O Connor's nomination for police chief, Jason Lando, told KDKA radio he'll have a front row seat to all the action. Police made 9 arrests and seized 6...

A district wide cell phone ban could be coming to Pittsburgh Public Schools. District Solicitor Elizabeth Sattler outlined a key part of it during an online policy workshop this week. The ban would be in effect anywhere on school property. Currently, 44 of the 57 in the district have a cell phone ban.

Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor officially nominated former Commander Jason Lando as Pittsburgh's next police chief. Lando currently serves as Police Chief in Frederick, Maryland. In Pittsburgh, he rose through the ranks to lead Zone 5. O'Connor says his goal was to find someone who will build better police-community relations. Lando's nomination must be approved by City Council.

Flying is getting iffy for regional airline passengers as carriers are reducing flights by 10%. Travel expert Bobby Laurie says the airlines will protect their profitable trans-Atlantic routes and domestic flights to big cities. On the Big K Morning Show, Laurie said delays and cancellations outside of the airline's control, like today's flight cuts, means the airline is not responsible for a hote...

Pittsburgh’s incoming mayor is already shaping his new administration, announcing this morning two key appointments. Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor is moving quickly to assemble his administration ahead of taking office. Dan Gilman, with nearly two decades in Pittsburgh city government and a background at Duquesne University, will serve as Chief of Staff, helping guide a smooth transition. Sheldon Wil...

In a sweeping victory Tuesday night, Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor was elected the 62nd mayor of Pittsburgh. O’Connor joined the Big K Morning Show, reflecting on what it means to follow in his father Bob’s footsteps — two decades after his dad held the same office. He says he was encouraged by the enthusiasm he saw from younger voters at the polls. O’Connor thanked his wife Katie, wh...

It is Election Day and voters in Pittsburgh are selecting the city's next mayor. Polls are now open and close at 8 p.m.

A house party turned deadly in Duquesne overnight. First responders were called to a home in the 1-thousand block of Crawford Avenue a few minutes before 1 a.m. Police say a man inside was shot to death during the party. Allegheny County Police detectives are investigating.

Police are looking for suspects after a 15 year old boy was shot several times this morning. Pittsburgh Police say the boy was shot in the chest and legs at the intersection of Stanton Avenue and Woodbine Streets. It happened just before 730. Police say the suspects fled from the scene in a vehicle. Officers provided aid to the victim...who was then taken to the hospital in critical but stable con...

Governor Josh Shapiro is joining two dozen other states in suing the Trump administration over a decision that could cut off food stamps for millions if the federal shutdown continues. Nearly two million Pennsylvanians could lose access to snap benefits next week — including 300,000 in southwestern Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro and other Democratic governors filed suit Tuesday, saying the Tr...

It was a frightening scene inside PPG Paints Arena last night after police say a man fell from the upper concourse to the lower level during an event. It happened around 7:15 pm, when the man reportedly fell from the upper concourse before hitting a person and landing in the lower bowl. the man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The person who was struck was checked out by m...

It’s a scary find just days before Halloween — not from a haunted house, but from a child’s trick-or-treat bag. Ingram Borough Police say they’re investigating after a bag of cocaine turned up among a child’s candy. Police say it happened Saturday night during trick-or-treating. A parent found a small, knotted bag containing white powder inside their child’s treat bag — and when officers tested it...

A 21-year-old man died overnight in a hit-and-run incident on the Turnpike in Beaver County. Troopers say Khalil Mutadabur's vehicle was disabled near the Beaver Valley interchange around 2:30 a.m. The Shaler Area graduate reportedly got out and was walking near milepost 14 when he was struck. State Police say the shoulders of the roadway in that part of the Turnpike are narrow, making it more dan...

The Penguins have let their development rights for the Lower Hill expire — leaving the future of the project up in the air. The Penguins’ development arm, Pittsburgh Arena Real Estate, has let its option to build on the rest of the Lower Hill expire, returning control of the land to the city’s redevelopment authorities. The Sports and Exhibition Authority and Urban Redevelopment Authority say they...

An animal rights group has filed a lawsuit against the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium and is demanding the zoo release its elephants. The Nonhuman Rights Project filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit in Pennsylvania, arguing that five elephants held in captivity are exhibiting signs of psychological and physical distress. Video evidence shows behaviors such as swaying and head-bobbing which the group says...

It's a special day in the Strip District with the ribbon cutting for Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame. Michael Keaton is one of the first ten inductees. Other inductees include: musician George Benson; journalist Nellie Bly; industrialist Andrew Carnegie; environmentalist Rachel Carson; baseball legend Roberto Clemente; children’s TV host Fred Rogers; medical researcher Dr. Jonas Salk; artist Andy Warhol...

Thousands are expected in Downtown Pittsburgh this weekend as the 'No Kings' protest movement returns. In response to what organizers call a growing drift toward author-i-tarianism under President Trump, Pittsburgh will again be a focal point in nationwide protests this Saturday. Demonstrations have drawn criticism from Republican leaders, who say these “Hate America” rallies deepen divisions. Org...

Three teens are facing charges for a shooting outside Ross Park Mall last month. One teenager was wounded in the exchange of gunfire near Dick's Sporting Goods. Ross Township Police say video surveillance shows three of the people involved in the incident has guns and fired shots at each other. 16-year-old Myshawn Scott is being charged as an adult with aggravated assault and weapons violations. T...

A Pittsburgh City Council member is proposing a partial hiring and spending freeze to avoid a tax hike. Councilwoman Teresa Kail-Smith says this move could prevent a future tax increase—something many residents can’t afford and to avoid potential layoffs. While the mayor’s 2025 budget avoids a tax hike, Kail-Smith says early action could prevent bigger problems. Her proposal includes a hiring free...

A man who set fire to the governor’s mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Cody Balmer entered the plea today for the April fire that caused millions of dollars in damage to the residence. Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were inside and had to evacuate. Authorities say Balmer planned to beat the governor with a small sledgehammer if he encountered him. Balmer, who...

A Pittsburgh man is charged with biting a city police officer outside of a bar. According to a criminal complaint, a highly intoxicated 39-year-old Almir De Barros of Brighton Heights bit a police officer's leg when police attempted to arrest him for refusing to leave the premises. The incident allegedly happened at the Tequila Cowboy bar on the North Shore. Barros was taken to jail without incide...

The Gainey administration announced today a big boost in affordable housing. This comes at the same time negotiations with City Council on affordable housing legislation have collapsed. Mayor Ed Gainey announced funding for six housing developments across neighborhoods like Hazelwood, Carrick, and Brighton Heights — thanks to nearly $9.6 million in low-income housing tax credits from the Pennsylva...

It's happened again. Two troopers were wounded and a suspect killed Wednesday in a shootout in Franklin County, PA. One of the wounded officers was in critical condition and the other in serious condition.

A cow on loose on I-79 delayed the morning commute for thousands of drivers in Butler County. It was an unusual scene on I-79 this morning—just after 7 AM, drivers began calling 911 about a cow wandering in the median near mile marker 81. State Police, Cranberry Township officers, and New Sewickley firefighters responded, working for hours to safely corral the animal. State Police confirmed to KDK...